Matariki 28 June 2024 Matariki is the Māori name for a group of stars that are also known as the Pleiades star cluster. The physical appearance of Matariki in the sky was traditionally used by a tohunga (a priest or expert) as a forecast of the year ahead. Clear and bright stars signalled warm and […]
7-13 July 2024 This year’s theme for Te Taetae ni Kiribati, is Eutakirakean ma kabwaekekean ara taetae ni Kiribati ma kateira ao rabakaura, bon maurin ao tokabetin te I-Kiribati – Thriving and flourishing our Kiribati language, culture, and knowledge build I-Kiribati resilience and prosperity! Aligning with the Pacific Language Weeks overarching theme of sustainability, the Kiribati […]
Term 3 is from Monday 22 July to Friday 27 September 2024. There are no public holidays during Term 3.
Introducing Product Design in a world of woodwork and metalwork; project ideas which include a range of skills, manufacturing process and mixed materials which will stimulate and engage independent learning and problem-solving. I will share my experiences and what I feel should be our focus for Tamariki of today. Looking at student career pathways; creating […]
Money Month is the annual public awareness and engagement campaign coordinated by Te Ara Ahunga Ora in partnership with the financial capability community. This campaign previously ran for a week, but it has been extended to a month in 2024 to ensure New Zealanders have the chance to learn more about financial capability. Find out […]
Te ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani (Cook Islands Language Week) is part of an annual series of Pacific language weeks that aim to promote and raise awareness of the diversity of our Pacific languages in Aotearoa New Zealand. The 2024 theme for Cook Islands Māori Language Week is ‘Ātui’ia au ki te vaka o tōku […]
General NCEA Level 1 support session. Kaiārahi will be covering FAQ regarding the recently released externals for level 1 Technology standards. Kaiako can drop in and ask about any internal/externals for level 1 This event is suitable for secondary teachers. Register for this event by clicking here.
Maths Week was established by the New Zealand Association of Mathematics Teachers (NZAMT) in 1998. It is a premier mathematics event in the New Zealand school calendar, gaining the attention of an estimated audience of more than 250,000 students, teachers and parents from around New Zealand in August each year. Maths Week 2024 takes place […]
Mālō e lelei! Tonga Language Week is part of an annual series of Pacific language weeks that aim to promote and raise awareness of the diversity of our Pacific languages in Aotearoa New Zealand. The 2024 theme for Tonga Language Week is ‘E tu’uloa ‘a e Lea faka-Tongá ‘o ka lea’aki ‘i ‘api, siasí (lotú), […]
Introduction to the Antarctic Centre – how we excite and educate people about the wonders and importance of Antarctica. Explain the Antarctic Education Programmes: three main curriculum areas: Social Science, Science and Environmental Conservation and our General ‘Experience Antarctica’ programme. Show and describe activities and areas of the Centre that link to the programmes. […]
Conservation Week is an annual event run by the Department of Conservation (DOC). In 2024 Conservation week take place on 2-8 September. Conservation Week was originally launched in 1969 by the New Zealand Scout Association. It aimed to promote greater interest in the environment and encourage people to take practical actions to look after it. […]
Join us to discuss the Government’s proposed VET reforms (vocational education and training). With the submission deadline of September 12th fast approaching, this event is designed to support you in preparing your submissions. Are you free to talk with TENZ kaiārahi and guest experts on Sep 5, 5:30-6:30pm? Ruth Lemon is hosting a time to […]
Rāhoroi 14 – Rāhoroi 21 o Hepetema 2024. Māori Language Week has been celebrated in Aotearoa since 1975. This special week is an opportunity for the concentrated celebration and promotion of te reo Māori, helping to secure its future as a living, dynamic, and rich language. In the mid-20th century, there were concerns that the Māori language […]
New Zealand Chinese Language Week is a Kiwi-driven initiative launched in 2014 by Chair Jo Coughlan and Raymond Huo. NZCLW is designed to increase Chinese language learning in New Zealand. The first of its kind in any Western country, NZCLW seeks to bridge the cultural and linguistic knowledge gap between China and New Zealand by […]
Local curriculum is the focus, how to get projects off the ground wherever educators are starting small, medium and large projects. Examples of over 6 projects, various sizes. Luma is the largest local curriculum project I am involved with . An opportunity to share how to make educators lives easier and enriched by involving local […]
The theme for Tuvalu Language Week 2024, ‘Taofi mau ki tau ‘gana, mo tou gaugaleo, me ko tou iloga tena’ which means ‘Uphold your language and dialect, for it is your identity’ highlights that language is a key part of who we are. This year’s theme was prepared by Kaiga Tuvalu Otago based in Dunedin […]
Bula Vinaka! Fijian Language Week is part of an annual series of Pacific language weeks that aim to promote and raise awareness of the diversity of our Pacific languages in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The 2024 theme for Fijian Language Week is ‘Vakamareqeta na Vosa Vakaviti – Nurture and sustain the Fijian language.’ This theme derives […]
Fakaalofa atu! Niue Language Week is part of an annual series of Pacific language weeks that aim to promote and raise awareness of the diversity of our Pacific languages in Aotearoa New Zealand. The 2024 theme for Niue Language Week is ‘Leveki mo e Feaki e Vagahau Niue ma Anoiha – Protect and Nurture Vagahau […]
This presentation introduces Pūhoro STEMM, a program designed to empower Māori rangatahi in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and Mātauranga Māori (the second “M” in STEMM). Mātauranga Māori is incorporated through the concepts of tuakiri (identity) and pūrākau (storytelling), encouraging rangatahi to explore their heritage while tackling STEMM challenges. The presentation will highlight two specific challenges, […]
In 2024 Labour Day is on Monday 28 October. First celebrated in 1890, Labour Day is an annual holiday used to commemorate the efforts of workers to make a standard working day 8 hours. Read more about Labour Day here: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/politics/labour-day https://www.parliament.nz/mi/get-involved/features/labour-day-celebrates-8-hour-working-day/
